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Victoria Falls
On its own, as a world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is a superlative-defying experience that will uplift you and remain a humbling and mystical memory long after you leave the ‘Smoke-that-Thunders’ behind.
But the good folk who inhabit the region went and accessorised, and now it is an action-packed adventure resort with sunset cruises, game drives, scenic flights and fine dining rubbing shoulders with white-water rafting, gorge swinging and elephant-back trails.
This may sound like Disneyworld’s version of Niagara but it’s not. It’s Africa. The static heat buzzes in your ear like a power line; the air is so thick with earthy savannah and mopane trees you can taste it, and all around you the African bush lies wild and impenetrable much like the first explorers encountered it centuries ago.
And then you have these waterfalls: viewed from the opposing cliff with a flimsy railing between you and certain death, a mile-high plume of spray soaks you and nourishes the ancient rainforest; a permanent thunder fills the air and birds flit through rainbows while your companions mouth inaudible statements of awe, wonder and little significance.
On the Zimbabwean side is Victoria Falls town – home to some splendid hotels and lodges and the Victoria Falls National Park; on the Zambian side of the falls is the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and, a short drive upstream, the town of Livingstone - erstwhile trading post and Zambian capital now with a burgeoning tourism industry thanks to the bad press created by the neighbouring president.
At Out2Africa we would love nothing better than to send you on the safari holiday of a lifetime so simply contact Out2Africa to book your special tailormade itinerary, companions not included but welcome!
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Hotels of distinction: uncompromising attention to detail
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Superior hotels: luxurious with excellent facilities
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High-quality hotels: good value and service
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- Being the largest falls in the world
- Spray that you can see from miles around
- Spectacular viewing of the falls from the opposite cliffs
- Breathtaking scenic flights through the spray
- National parks and unspoilt natural heritage
- Adrenaline-packed days and languid riverside evenings
- Needing more superlatives than are available to describe
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The towns of Victoria Falls and Livingstone are worlds apart but the focal point of the falls creates an inseparable bond.
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Vic Falls is Africa's adrenalin capital. Opt for any number of our tours or combine Chobe with one of the many Vic Falls activities.
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Our travel advice section gives you the low down on when to visit, what to bring, what not to bring, what to do and what not to do.
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With two international airports servicing regional flights and a decent road network, Victoria Falls is easy enough to reach; get all the info before you leave.
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